Discover the ancient Shan Tuyet tea plantation in Pa Co.

Nestled in the vast Pà Cò forest is a cluster of ancient Shan Tuyet tea trees, comprising approximately 1,400 large trees, growing naturally on rocky mountain slopes, interspersed within pristine forests. Possessing a wild and majestic beauty, this "green treasure" offers practical value in preserving precious genetic resources, creating specialty agricultural products, and developing unique ecotourism.

The massive, gnarled tree trunks, covered in white lichen and moss, create the wild and majestic beauty of the ancient Shan Tuyet tea plantation in Pa Co commune.

The "green treasure" atop the high mountain is an integral part of the indigenous culture of the Hmong people in Pa Co commune.

The beauty of the ancient Shan Tuyet tea plantation in Pa Co is distilled from the essence of the land, the mist, and the harsh climate.

Admire the ancient Shan Tuyet tea hills, which are being preserved by the Mong ethnic group, creating a sustainable livelihood for them.

The ancient Shan Tuyet tea trees that grow naturally are believed to be several hundred years old.

Many of these trees have such large diameters that it would take two or three people to encircle them.

Some areas of the ancient Shan Tuyet tea plantation are cared for and pruned to stimulate the growth of tea shoots.

As a result, harvesting the buds of the ancient Shan Tuyet tea trees by the local ethnic minority people has become easier.

On their journey to explore the ancient Shan Tuyet tea plantation, visitors not only admire this "green treasure" but also learn about the process of harvesting tea leaves on the precarious mountain slopes.

Join the locals in admiring the harvest of plump, tender tea buds, covered in a thick layer of snow-white downy hairs.

Visit the traditional tea processing facility and listen to locals tell stories about the preservation and branding of ancient Shan Tuyet tea.

The ancient Shan Tuyet tea trees in Pa Co commune are currently in the process of being recognized as a Heritage Tea Complex to preserve valuable genetic resources, honor cultural and historical values, and develop sustainable livelihoods for the Mong ethnic minority community.

Bui Minh

Source: https://baophutho.vn/kham-pha-quan-the-che-shan-tuyet-co-thu-o-pa-co-254878.htm